Science: Quarter 2 - Module 7: Electric Motors and Generators

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Science
Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Electric Motors and Generators
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Science – Grade 10
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Quarter 2 – Module 7: Electromagnetism
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LESSON 1: Electric Motor
What I Need to Know 1
What I Know 1
What’s In 4
What’s New 4
What is it 6
What’s More 8
What I Have Learned 9
What I Can Do 9
Assessment 9
Additional Activities 12
LESSON 2: Generator
What I Need to Know 13
What I Know 14
What’s In 16
What’s New 17
What is it 19
What’s More 23
What I Have Learned 23
What I Can Do 24
Assessment 24
Additional Activities 27
POSTTEST 28
ANSWER KEYS 32
REFERENCES 35
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What This Module is About
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Lesso
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Electric Motor
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An electric motor is an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into
mechanical energy. Most electric motors operate through the interaction between the
motor's magnetic field and electric current in a wire winding to generate force in the form of
torque applied on the motor's shaft.
What I Need to Know
After this lesson, you will be able to:

Explain the operation of a simple electric motor
What I Know
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. A motor will make electrical energy change into.

A. Motion energy
B. Chemical energy
C. Mechanical energy
D. Nothing
2. What is formed when a wire in an electric circuit is wrapped around an iron core
producing a magnetic field?
A. Electric motor
B. Electromagnet
C. Generator
D. Magnet
3. Electric motors are devices that convert ___________energy into _____ energy.
A. electrical; mechanical
B. mechanical; electrical
C. chemical; potential
D. mechanical; kinetic
4. What two forces are required for generators and electric motors to work?
A. magnetism and thermal
B. electricity and thermal
C. electricity and magnetism
D. magnetism and radiant
5. What word best fits this definition: A device which converts electrical energy into
mechanical energy usually through the rotation of an electromagnet in the field of
stationary magnet.
A. armature
B. electromagnet
C. motor
D. system
6. The rotating part of a motor.

A. system
B. brush
C. electromagnet
D. armature
7. The contacts between the armature and the source of power in a motor.
A. electromagnet
B. ferromagnetic
C. force field
D. brushes
8. What is the part of a simple D.C motor that reverses the direction of current
through the coil every half-cycle
A. the armature
B. the brushes
C. the commutator
D. slip rings
9. A magnet’s magnetic field exists ___.

A. around the entire magnet
B. on both poles
C. only on the north pole
D. only on the south pole
10. Opposite poles ____.

A. are balanced
B. attract
C. push away
D. transfer electrons
11. What is magnetism?
A. a contact force
B. a force created by magnets
C. an invisible force that attracts electrically charged particles
D. energy created by magnets
12. When two magnets attract, they _______ .

A. Change Color
B. Get Colder
C. Pull Together
D. Push Apart
13. Magnets have a north and a south ______ .

A. color
B. pole
C. region
D. shape
14. What would you call a nail that can pick up a paperclip because it is
touching a magnet?
A. Detector
B. Force
C. Poles
D. Temporary Magnet
15. Why does a compass always point north?

A. The needle is a magnet and it aligns itself with the Earth’s
magnetic fields
B. Earth’s south pole does not have a magnetic pull
C. Earth is a magnet and it attracts all metallic object towards the
north
D. All magnets have a north and south pole
What’s In
A non-magnetic current-carrying wire within a strong magnetic field, like copper

for instance, will experience a magnetic force as indicated by the wire’s movement
relative to the magnetic field. This turning effect on a coil is used in ammeters and
motors that use permanent magnets and electromagnets.
Do the next activity and try to understand the interaction between the magnetic
field of the permanent magnet and the magnetic field due to the current in the
conductor.
What’s New
Activity 1.1: MAKING YOUR OWN ELECTRIC MOTOR

Adapted from http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Homopolar
Objectives:
• Build a simple electric motor.

• Explain the operation of a simple electric motor.
Materials:
• 1 AA battery
• 3 Neodymium magnets, 1/2” – 3/4”
• pliers or long nose
• AWG #14 – 18 solid and bare copper wire (~30 cm)
• science notebook and pen
Figure 1. Materials for making an electric motor.

Safety Precautions:
• The neodymium magnet is many times stronger than the ordinary disk magnet that can
hold papers on refrigerator doors. Be careful not to get your fingers pinched between
these magnets and other magnetic materials.
• Wires can get hot when connected to the battery for a long time. Open the circuit once
you are done with your observations.
Procedure:
1. Assembly of the Electric Motor Model – Cut the length of copper wire into three
pieces. With the use of the pliers, shape the three wires into a spiral, square,
heart or any figure to your liking similar to what is shown in Figure 2.
http://ideas-inspire.com/simple-electric-motor/
Figure 2. A sample electric motor model using neodymium
magnets.
2. Make a sample pile of the three neodymium magnets, the battery and the shaped
copper wire. Make adjustments to the length and width of the shaped wire. See to it
that there is a bare connection between the wire ends and the neodymium magnet
and also between the pivot part (balancing point) of the wire and the positive
terminal of the battery. Scrape or sand off the material insulating the wire at these
indicated points. Disassemble the set up when making the needed shape
adjustments and sanding of the copper wire.
3. Testing of Model – Carefully pile with the three neodymium magnets and the
battery on a level surface. Mount the shaped wire, with its pivot part as a
rotating point, over the positive terminal of the battery. Check that the bottom ends
of the wire curl loosely around the magnets forming a closed circuit. You now have
a simple DC electric motor model that we will simply call a DC motor model. Give
the current-carrying shaped wire a gentle spin.
4. Observe and record what happens to the shaped wire. Warning! Disconnect the
DC motor model immediately after making observations.
5. If your DC motor does not work, stretch your tolerance, abilities, and knowledge.
Have fun making your motor model demonstrate the effect of an electromagnetic
force on a conductor that is within a magnetic field.
Questions:
1. Is the coil an electromagnet?
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2. What happens to the shaped wire once positioned over the battery’s positive terminal and
with both wire ends curled loosely touching the magnets?
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3. Can you make the motor turn in the opposite direction? If so, how?
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4. What type of energy is input to the motor? What type of energy is output from the motor?
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What is It
Electric Motors
What is an electric motor? How does it work? An electric motor is a common type of
machine that is largely present in the machines that you have in your house. For example,
the electric motor in an electric motor used in an electric fan converse electrical energy to
mechanical energy. Recall that a generator converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.
Therefore, an electric motor does the opposite of what a generator does.
The electric motor has parts which include the
armature (consists of loops or wire), brushes, split-ring
commutator, axle, permanent magnets and an external
source of current. Its construction is similar to a
generator. However, instead of producing current
through the rotation of the armature between permanent
magnets, a current is provided to the armature by an
external source. The commutator reverses the current
in the coil each time the coil rotates through a half turn.
The parts of the wire that brush against the commutator
are made from pieces of graphite (carbon) or metal. The
magnetic forces acting on the current-carrying loop
Figure 3: Electric Motor produce a torque that causes it to rotate. With the use of
the commutator and the electric current that flows through the circuit, the coil will rotate
continually in the same direction.
PARTS OF BASIC DC MOTOR:
Figure 4: Basic DC Motor

 DC source: supplies power to the motor armature and/or field coils.
 Commutator: a rotating interface of the armature coil with the stationary external
circuit.
 Field: The magnetic field helps producing torque on the rotating armature coil by
virtue of Fleming’s left hand rule.
 Brush: a connecting method between the armature and the battery. usually
made of graphite.
 Armature core: holds the armature conductors in place and provides mechanical
strength.
 Armature coil: this is the 2nd most important part of the motor and this is what
helps the motor to run.
 Yoke: Holds the shaft and field magnets in place and helps in transporting the
machine.
 Bearing: keeps the rotor shaft rotating smoothly w.r.t yoke with less friction. Mounted
on both ends of the shaft.
What’s More
Extending Inquiry of Model – Tinker with your electric motor model and try to look for other
ways to demonstrate the same effect by an electromagnetic force.
1. What other observations have you made regarding your electric motor model?
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2. What will happen if the number of neodymium magnets used in the model is reduced?
Increased?
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What I Have Learned
1. What are the basic parts/elements of a simple electric motor? (15 pts)
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What I Can Do
Task: Based on the activity, how will you explain the operation of a simple electric motor?(15
points)
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Assessment
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Why does a compass always point north?

A. The needle is a magnet and it aligns itself with the Earth’s magnetic fields
B. Earth’s south pole does not have a magnetic pull
C. Earth is a magnet and it attracts all metallic object towards the north
D. All magnets have a north and south pole
2. A motor will make electrical energy change into.

A. Motion energy
B. Chemical energy
C. Mechanical energy
D. Nothing
3. What would you call a nail that can pick up a paperclip because it is touching a
magnet?
A. Detector
B. Force
C. Poles
D. Temporary Magnet
4. What is formed when a wire in an electric circuit is wrapped around an iron core
producing a magnetic field?
A. Electric motor
B. Electromagnet
C. Generator
D. Magnet

A. color
B. pole
C. region
D. shape
6. Electric motors are devices that convert _______ energy into ______ energy.

A. Change Color
B. Get Colder
C. Pull Together
D. Push Apart
A. a contact force
stationary magnet.
A. armature
B. electromagnet
C. motor
D. system

A. are balanced
B. attract
C. push away

A. armature
B. brush
C. electromagnet
D. system

B. on both poles
A. the armature
B. the brushes
C. the commutator
D. slip rings
A. electromagnet
B. ferromagnetic
C. force field
D. brushes
Check your answers with those found in the Answer Key on page 37. Did
you get all the correct answers? If you did, that’s very good. If you didn’t, don’t
worry. Just review the parts you did not understand very well before going to
Lesson 2.
Additional Activities
ELECTRIC MOTORS @ HOME
Conduct a survey in your home for some machines that use electric motors. Study how the
motor makes each machine work. Submit a written report that includes:
A. an illustration on how each machine works together with the motor; and
B. an explanation on how each machine operates with the motor.

Lesson
Generators
2
A generator is a device that converts motive power (mechanical energy) into electrical
energy. This are any machine that converts mechanical energy to electricity for transmission
and distribution over power lines to domestic, commercial and industrial customers. It also
produces the electrical power required for automobiles, aircraft, ships and trains.
What I Need to Know
After this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Explain the operation of a generator
What I Know
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. In what way is a DC generator different from an AC generator?

A. The DC generator is operated by an applied voltage
B. A DC generator follow Faraday’s law while an AC generator works
according to Lenz’s law
C. A DC generator creates an electric current that flows in one direction
while the current produced in an AC generator flows in two direction
alternately
D. A DC generator creates an electric current that flows in a definite direction
while the flow of current produced in an AC generator has no definite
direction.
2. A generator converts _______ into ______ .
A. Electrical energy; mechanical energy
B. Electromagnetic induction; electrical energy
C. AC; DC
D. Mechanical; electrical
3. All of the following are true about the strength of the magnetic field except _.
A. Induced voltage is greater when the magnetic field is stronger.
B. The strength of magnetic field increases as the number of loops of wire is
increased
C. The strength of magnetic field is independent of the speed of the rotation of
the coil
D. An increase in magnetic field yields more number of line of force cut by the
loops of conducting wire.
4. Electromagnetic induction was discovered by

A. Thomas Edison
B. Nikola Tesla
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Michael Faraday
5. When the rate of motion of the same coil of wire is increased through the same
magnetic field, the wire will move across the magnetic lines _______.
A. faster, producing less induced current
B. slower, producing less induced current
C. faster, producing more induced current
D. slower, producing more induced current
6. What basic principle enables ALL electric generators to operate?

A. A closed-loop conductor within a changing magnetic field will have an
induced electromotive force.
B. A current-carrying conductor placed within a magnetic field will
experience a magnetic force.
C. Iron is the only element that is magnetic.
D. Opposite electric charges attract and like charges repel.
7. The greater the number of loops in the coil of wire, the _____.
A. greater is the amount of heat produced
B. smaller the magnetic field around the wire
C. greater is the amount of induced voltage produced.
D. greater is the amount of friction which results in lower induced voltage.
8. In large generators in power plants rotate inside a coil of wire to produce an
electric current.
A. Wind
B. Water
C. Magnets
D. Circuits
9. All of the following are parts of an AC generator except ____.

A. magnets
B. slip rings
C. commutators
D. carbon brushes
10. Which device uses mechanical energy to produce electrical energy?

A. Electric motor
B. Magnet
C. Generator
D. Solar Cell
11. Which is true about a generator?

A. Induced voltage causes the coils of wire to rotate.
B. Current is supplied to the loop by an external source.
C. Electric energy is input, mechanical energy is the output.
D. Mechanical energy is the input, electrical energy is the output
12. What type of energy comes out of a generator?

A. mechanical
B. Electrical
C. thermal
D. Potential
14. What is the fan that turns the magnet inside a generator?
A. electromagnet
B. Turbine
C. solar panel
D. pinstock
1. What energy do you put in to a generator?

A. Mechanical
B. Electrical
C. thermal
D. potential
Check your answers with those found in the Answer Key on page ___. Did you get
all the correct answers? If you did, that’s good. If you didn’t don’t worry. Just
review the parts of the lesson you made mistakes in before
going to the next part.
What’s In
Now the basic parts of a DC motor can also be assembled to operate as a

DC generator. What would happen if instead of causing a current-carrying
conductor to move within a magnetic field, the closed-circuit conductor is
mechanically moved within a magnetic field?
The next activity will enable you to explore and appreciate the Earth’s
magnetic field and its effect on a moving giant coil. Jump in for a simple yet
electrifying experience!
What’s New
Why do some big establishments like malls, hospitals and company offices have lights
even in the absence of electric power or occurrence of power failure? They have
devices called electric generators. An electric generator is a device that converts
mechanical energy to electrical energy by applying the principle of electromagnetic
induction.
An induced current is produces in an electric current is produced in an electric

generator by rotating a wound coil
(called armature) in a stationary
magnetic field. Circular metal
conductors called slip rings are
connected to the ends of the
Figure 5: A Simple Generator armature so that they rotate with it.

The induced electric current is
delivered to an external circuit through the slip rings by stationary brushes.
Generators may be classified as an AC (Alternating Current) generator or a
DC (Direct Current) generator. Both or these generators work in the same fundamental
principle of Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. In an AC generator, when the
Figure 6: Generator
loop of wire rotates in a magnetic field, there is a
change in the number of magnetic field lines within
the loop. The number of magnetic field lines that the
loop encloses varies from a maximum to a minimum, then back to a maximum again.
As this happens, the changing strength of the magnetic field through the wire induces a
voltage that generates electric current. The induced voltage initially causes a current
moving on a particular direction along the wire. As the loop of wire rotates through 180 o,
the induced voltage reverse and consequently reverses the direction of the current. The
direction of the induced current reverses every half revolution of the wire (after every
180o turn of the loop of wire). This causes the formation of AC. The slip rings always
keep the wire connected to the same side of the electric circuit. This mechanism causes
the direction of the current to alternately change its direction in the circuit.
A DC generator is almost the same as an AC generator except that the slip rings
connected to the rotating loop of wire or armature are replaced by split rings or
commutators. Each half of the split ring is connected to one end of the loop or armature
terminals.
The current induced in the armature is still an alternating current but the split
ring
Figure 7: As the loop of wiremakes
rotates,the current
induced flow
voltage into the external circuit in one direction. A more steady flow
reverses resulting in an alternating current.
of the induced current is produced by using many loops of wire wound on the armature
halves. The two brushes are always in contact with successive pairs of commutator
halves.
The two brushes keep the split ring’s surface clean, smooth, and protected by a fil of
carbon that helps maintain intimate contact throughout the operation of the generator.
Figure 8: the pair of split rings called commutator Figure 9: Shows the difference and
in a DC generator is fixed and alternately contacts similarity between a DC generator and
with the opposite sides of the coil carrying current an AC generator or AC alternator
from the armature. This makes the current flow in
only one direction.
What is It
LET’S JUMP IN!

(Adapted from cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/.../lessons/...electromagnetism/mag_electromag.pdf)
Objectives:
• Observe the deflection of a galvanometer needle when an electrical cord
crosses the Earth’s magnetic field.
• Measure a n d record the magnitude of the deflection of the galvanometer
needle when the electrical cord is rotated:
a) slowly c) when aligned east to west;
b) quickly d) when aligned north to south.
• Explain the operation of a simple electric generator.
Materials:
• 10 to 20 meters flat wire (double wire, stranded) AWG #22
• two lead wires with alligator clip on at least one end
• level field or ground (at least 6 meters x 6 meters)
• micro-ammeter or galvanometer
• pliers or long nose
• one compass
• science notebook and pen
Safety Precautions:
• A galvanometer is a very low resistance instrument used to measure

very small currents in microamperes. It must be connected in series in
a circuit. Use the galvanometer with care and without dropping it.
• Jump in safely and observe taking turns.
Procedure:
1. Strip off at least 1” insulation on all ends of the 20 meter flat wire. Loop the
stranded wires together for each end. Connect the ends of the jump wire to the
terminals of the galvanometer using the connecting wires with alligator clips.
Figure 10: Generation and detection of electricity using the Earth’s magnetic field and rotating loop of
conductor connected in series to a galvanometer
2. Lay the loop of wire together with the galvanometer on the ground. This long
loop of cord-galvanometer arrangement will serve as the closed circuit jump
rope electric generator. The galvanometer will serve as detector of the electric
current that may be generated due to the Earth’s magnetic field and other
essential components for electricity.
3. As shown in Figure 1, have members of your group stand on the jump rope, one
at the far end and two near the galvanometer to secure the connections and
directional marks for the chosen rotation alignment. If possible secure the
connections and alignment another way, so everyone gets to observe the
galvanometer freely as the cord is rotated during the jumping activity.
4. Align the jump wire electric generator in any of the geographical directions: (a)
east to west, (b) north to south, and (c) northeast-southwest directions using a
compass as shown in Figures 10 and 11.
5. With half of the loop on the ground, have two group members on each end pick up the
free length of cord and rotate it clockwise or counter clockwise (relative to the
galvanometer end) like a jump rope as shown in Figure 11 . Take turns rotating the
cord and checking the galvanometer, even jumping in for fun during the activity.
Figure 11. The galvanometer and jump wire electric generator set up along the East-West
(left) and along the North-South (right) alignments.
6. Try also rotating both half-lengths of the loop together and observe also the galvanometer
reading.
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Figure 12. The galvanometer and jump wire Figure 13. when both half-lengths of the
electric generator set up along the loop are rotated together
Northeast- Southwest alignment
7. This time try to generate, measure, and record the electric current readings. In doing
so try to vary the following:
A. Speed of rotation.
B. Geographical alignment of rotation.
C. Direction of single-length loop rotation.
D. Length of rotated part.
E. Single or double half-length rotations.
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8. Design and write your own graphic organizer for your observations on your
science notebook.
Guide Questions:
Q1. What effect does the rotating part of the loop have on the needle of the
galvanometer?
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Q2. What effect does the speed of the rotating loop have on the
generated electric current?
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Q3. Which condition or its combination would result to the greatest
generated electric current? Smallest current? No current reading?
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Q4. Why does the geographical alignment of the rotating jump wire
affect the galvanometer reading?
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Q5. What are the basic components of the jump wire electric generator?
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Q6. How will you explain the operation of a simple electric generator?
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What’s More
Extending Inquiry. Identify and describe the basic parts of the generator model shown
in the figure below.
Figure 18. DC Electric

Generator
Q1. Which part/device shown in the figure above?

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What I Have Learned
The activity on the jump wire generator operates using the principles of
electromagnetic induction. In this activity, it is the conductor that moves within the
Earth’s magnetic field. Will moving a source of magnetic field instead of the
conductor lead to the same findings?
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What I Can Do
Based on the activity, how will you explain the operation of a simple electric motor?
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Assessment
1. What energy do you put in to a generator?

A. Mechanical
B. Electrical
C. thermal
D. potential

alternately
direction.
3. What is the fan that turns the magnet inside a generator?

A. electromagnet
B. Turbine
C. solar panel
D. pinstock
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C. AC; DC
A. mechanical
B. Electrical
C. thermal
D. Potential
6. All of the following are true about the strength of the magnetic field except _.
A. Induced voltage is greater when the magnetic field is stronger.
B. The strength of magnetic field increases as the number of loops of
wire is increased
C. The strength of magnetic field is independent of the speed of the
rotation of the coil
D. An increase in magnetic field yields more number of line of force cut
by the loops of conducting wire.

A. Thomas Edison
B. Nikola Tesla
D. Michael Faraday

B. A current-carrying conductor placed within a magnetic field will
experience a magnetic force.

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A. electricity and magnetism
C. magnetism and radiant
D. magnetism and thermal

A. Electric motor
B. Generator
C. Magnet
D. Solar Cell
A. greater is the amount of friction which results in lower induced
voltage.
B. greater is the amount of heat produced
D. smaller the magnetic field around the wire

A. magnets
B. slip rings
C. commutators
D. carbon brushes
15. In large generators in power plants ______ rotate inside a coil of wire to produce
an electric current.
A. Wind
B. Water
C. Magnets
D. Circuits
Check your answers with those found in the Answer Key on page 37. Did you get
all the correct answers? If you did, that’s good. If you didn’t don’t worry. Just
review the parts of the lesson you made mistakes in before going to the next part.
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Additional Activities
Direction: In A, list all the facts you know about electromagnetism. Write your
feelings and association about them in B.
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Assessment: Unit Test
1. Electric motors are devices that convert _______ energy into ______ energy.
stationary magnet.
A. armature
B. electromagnet
C. motor
D. system

A. system
B. brush
C. electromagnet
D. armature
A. electromagnet
B. ferromagnetic
C. force field
D. brushes
A. the armature
B. the brushes
C. the commutator
D. slip rings
B. on both poles
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A. are balanced
B. attract
C. push away
A. a contact force

A. Change Color
B. Get Colder
C. Pull Together
D. Push Apart

A. color
B. pole
C. region
D. shape

C. AC; DC

A. Thomas Edison
B. Nikola Tesla
D. Michael Faraday

B. A current-carrying conductor placed within a magnetic field will experience a
magnetic force.
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A. greater is the amount of heat produced
B. smaller the magnetic field around the wire
D. greater is the amount of friction which results in lower induced voltage.
17. In large generators in power plants________ rotate inside a coil of wire to

produce an electric current.
A. Wind
B. Water
C. Magnets
D. Circuits

A. magnets
B. slip rings
C. commutators
D. carbon brushes

A. Electric motor
B. Magnet
C. Generator
D. Solar Cell


A. mechanical
B. Electrical
C. thermal
D. Potential

alternately
direction.
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A. greater is the amount of friction which results in lower induced
voltage.
B. greater is the amount of heat produced
D. smaller the magnetic field around the wire

A. magnets
B. slip rings
C. commutators
D. carbon brushes
25. In large generators in power plants_______ rotate inside a coil of wire to produce
an electric current.
A. Wind
B. Water
C. Magnets
D. Circuits
II- Enumerate the parts of a DC motor and state its function (25 points)
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Answer Key
Lesson 1: Simple Electric
Motors
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Answer Key
Lesson 2: Generator
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Answer Key
UNIT TEST
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References:
Department of Education - Learner’s Manual Science Grade 10, first edition, 2015
T. Religioso.et.al., you and the Natural World (Quezon City: Phoenix Bookstore,
2015) pp. 123-130.
H. Acosta, et al., (Science 10 Learners Material (Pasig City: Rex Bookstore, 2015)
pp. 299-319.
Websites:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/electricity3.htm
http://explainthatstuff.com/electicmotors.html
http://alternativefuels.about.com/od/hybridvehicles/a/motorgenerator.htm
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What This Module is About

How to Learn from this Module

To achieve the objectives cited above, you are to do the following:

• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.

• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and

• Answer all the given tests and exercises.

Icons of this Module

What I know This is an assessment as to your level of

What’s New An introduction of the new lesson through

What is It These are discussions of the activities as a

What’s More These are follow-up activities that are in-

What I Have Activities designed to process what you

What I can do These are tasks that are designed to show-

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you to

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

The following are some reminders in using this module:

What I Need to Know

After this lesson, you will be able to:

1. A motor will make electrical energy change into.

6. The rotating part of a motor.

9. A magnet’s magnetic field exists ___.

10. Opposite poles ____.

12. When two magnets attract, they _______ .

13. Magnets have a north and a south ______ .

15. Why does a compass always point north?

A non-magnetic current-carrying wire within a strong magnetic field, like copper

Activity 1.1: MAKING YOUR OWN ELECTRIC MOTOR

• Build a simple electric motor.

Figure 1. Materials for making an electric motor.

PARTS OF BASIC DC MOTOR:

Figure 4: Basic DC Motor

What I Have Learned

1. Why does a compass always point north?

2. A motor will make electrical energy change into.

5. Magnets have a north and a south ______ .

7. When two magnets attract, they _______ .

11. Opposite poles ____.

12. The rotating part of a motor.

13. A magnet’s magnetic field exists ___.

ELECTRIC MOTORS @ HOME

B. an explanation on how each machine operates with the motor.

What I Need to Know

After this lesson, you will be able to:

1. In what way is a DC generator different from an AC generator?

4. Electromagnetic induction was discovered by

6. What basic principle enables ALL electric generators to operate?

9. All of the following are parts of an AC generator except ____.

10. Which device uses mechanical energy to produce electrical energy?

11. Which is true about a generator?

12. What type of energy comes out of a generator?

12. A generator converts _ into .